I posted a while back that I thought Van was as good as gone, question was for how much.
His play didn't exactly ignite any fireworks. So what's he worth?
My guess was we wouldn't get much in the way of a comp pick if we cut him. His play was a regression from his rookie potential. His stock went down, not up.
My speculation then: If we could get better than the perceived comp pick out of a trade, pull the trigger. We did - freed up a little over a million, got a 6th for Van and a 7th, and freed up a roster spot.
Best we could do.
And whose fault is that? Snead's.